About Huihan Liu
Tibetan and Native American costume in impressionistic realism
Huihan Liu was born in Guangzhou, China, in 1952 and he trained at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art from 1972 to 1975. He graduated with a BFA in 1975 and later earned his MFA from the Academy of Art College of San Francisco, after moving to the United States. He has been a master signature member of the Oil Painters of America and a signature member of the California Art Club.
Huihan Liu at a glance
- Born: 1952, Guangzhou, China
- Nationality: Chinese-American
- Medium: Oil painting
- Style: Impressionistic realism
- Education: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art; MFA, Academy of Art College, San Francisco
- Memberships: Master signature member of Oil Painters of America; signature member of the California Art Club
- Award: Best of Show, Oil Painters of America Regional Exhibition (1996)
His influences include 19th-century Western painters and the Russian group known as the “Wanderers”. He has painted Tibetan people and American Indian scenes, finding inspiration in their costumes and culture. He won Best of Show Award in the Oil Painters of American Regional Exhibition in 1996 and has been featured in Art of the West, The Artist’s Magazine, and Southwest Art.
“He wants the painting as culture bridge to connect the people; to share the joyful moment and the compassion with others.”
His painting style is considered impressionistic realism, combining primary field study with compositional arrangement and spontaneous brushstrokes. He has won many awards including Gold Medal for Best Painting at the California Art Club’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition. He has participated in many national shows and invitational exhibitions since moving to the United States.
Where was Huihan Liu born?
He was born in Guangzhou, China, in 1952.
Where did Huihan Liu study?
He trained at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, graduating with a BFA in 1975, and later earned an MFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco.
What style does Huihan Liu paint in?
He works in oil, in a style he describes as impressionistic realism, often painting Tibetan and Native American subjects.
What memberships does Huihan Liu hold?
He is a master signature member of the Oil Painters of America and a signature member of the California Art Club.